It’s time to start thinking about after-school activities already – and if you’re not planning on participating in organized sports, we highly recommend the purchase of some tumbling mats or crash pads to use at home. Because those kids are going to need to get the sillies out one way or another! Continue reading “Tumbling Mats and Crash Pads”

Interesting tidbit: if you look up the definition of “crash pad” you’ll find very little about gymnastics or martial arts. Crash pad is an informal term for a place to sleep. It’s also a shock-absorbing material used to protect vehicle occupants. Now, tag your search with “gymnastics” or “martial arts” and you’ll get the definition we’re after. Interestingly, in the flooring context, crash pads or crash mats still have some of the components of the original definition. A resting place. Shock-absorption. Protection. Continue reading “Crash Pads”